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Macmillan Children's Book

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Author: Antoinette Portis

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About This Book

As a boy and his mother move quickly through the city, they're drawn to different things. The boy sees a dog, a butterfly, and a hungry duck while his mother rushes them toward the departing train....

Page Count
32
On Sale
07/14/2015
Age Range
4-7

Book Details

As a boy and his mother move quickly through the city, they're drawn to different things. The boy sees a dog, a butterfly, and a hungry duck while his mother rushes them toward the departing train. It's push and pull, but in the end, they both find something to stop for.

Acclaimed author/illustrator Antoinette Portis' signature style conveys feelings of warmth, curiosity, humor and tenderness in this simple, evocative story.

A Neal Porter Book

Imprint Publisher

Roaring Brook Press

ISBN

9781626724792

In The News

“Beautifully controlled pacing and an immensely satisfying rainbow resolution make this book an effective refutation of frenzied schedules.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Portis has a gift for creating rich visual narratives for young children; this one will resonate with their caretakers, too.”—School Library Journal
“Economy and affection give this story the dimensions of a classic.”—Publishers Weekly

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